Penn State quarterback Drew Allar has an important year ahead, as many believe he could be the top pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Allar showed some very promising signs last year and returned this season when many thought he might’ve left and been a first-round pick.
Instead, he wants to develop under James Franklin for another season, and there's reason to believe it could work out in his favor.
The latest to suggest that he could go No. 1 was Sharp Football Analysis, which recently predicted him to be drafted by the Cleveland Browns.
Allar would likely replace Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel for the Browns.
“Allar needs to clean up some decision-making mistakes in his game — the final play of his 2024 season being a prime example — but all the traits are there for him to hear his name called early next April,” they wrote.
One could argue that Sanders was a better college quarterback than Allar, but it's also tough to compare them too closely. The Big Ten is considered the best defensive conference in football, while the Big 12 is often regarded as the worst.
Allar has many tools different than Sanders does, including a massive arm.
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It'll be interesting to see how the Browns perform throughout the year, but they'll also have some tough decisions to make on their front.
Allar is from Ohio, so he could be interested in returning home.
For now, he has to worry about getting through the season and trying to win a National Championship with Penn State first.
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